Geneva County Recent Bookings

Geneva County recent bookings are handled by the sheriff's office in the city of Geneva. The county sits in the southeast corner of Alabama near Florida. About 27,000 people live here. The sheriff runs the county jail and maintains all booking records. Geneva County does not have a dedicated online roster. You must call the jail for inmate info. This guide explains how to find booking records in Geneva County.

Geneva County Sheriff's Office

The Geneva County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and keeps all booking records. Sheriff Tony Helms leads the department. The office is in the city of Geneva near the courthouse. Staff handle bookings and inmate inquiries.

Geneva County is rural and quiet. The area relies on farming and small business. Peanuts and cotton are major crops. The population is spread across small towns. Law enforcement covers wide areas with limited staff.

How to Search Geneva County Bookings

Geneva County does not have a dedicated online jail roster. You cannot search inmates on a website. Instead, you must contact the sheriff's office directly.

Call the jail at (334) 684-5640. Staff can check if someone is in custody. Give them the full name of the person. They can tell you charges and bond amounts. This is the main way to get current booking info.

To search Geneva County recent bookings, have ready:

• First and last name of the person
• Date of birth if you know it
• Approximate arrest date helps

For state resources, you can use Alacourt at pa.alacourt.com to search court records. This costs $9.99 per search. It shows cases but not jail status.

The ALEA background check is another option. This costs $25 and takes time. It shows criminal history, not current jail status.

Geneva County Booking Record Fees

Phone inquiries are free. You can call and ask about inmates at no charge. Most people get the info they need this way.

Paper copies have fees. Here are the typical costs:

• Phone inquiry: Free
• Copy of booking record: $1.00 per page
• Background check via ALEA: $25.00
• Court record search: $9.99 via Alacourt

Call (334) 684-5640 to confirm fees. Cash is best for in person requests.

How to Request Records in Geneva County

Geneva County gives you several ways to get booking records. The phone is the main option since there is no online roster.

By phone is the easiest method. Call (334) 684-5640. Ask if someone is in custody. Get charges and bond amounts. Staff can confirm booking dates. Have the full name ready.

In person works well for detailed requests. Go to 501 S. Commerce Street in Geneva. Bring valid ID with you. Staff can look up records and make copies. The office closes at 4:30 PM.

By mail, write to the sheriff at the address above. Include the full name and date of birth. State what records you need. Send payment for copies. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Allow one to two weeks for a reply.

For court records, use Alacourt online. This shows case details and outcomes. It does not show current jail status. The fee is $9.99 per search.

Geneva County Wiregrass Region

Geneva County sits in the Wiregrass region of Alabama. This area got its name from the native grasses that grew here. The soil is sandy and well drained. Peanuts grow well in this type of land.

The county is mostly rural. Farming drives the economy. Peanut and cotton fields spread across the land. Small towns dot the countryside. Geneva is the largest with about 4,400 people.

Samson is another town here. It was hit by a deadly tornado in 2009. The same day saw a mass shooting that shocked the state. That event affected the whole community. Law enforcement faced an unusual crisis.

The Choctawhatchee River flows through the county. It provides fishing and outdoor recreation. Flooding can be a problem during heavy rains. The sheriff helps with emergency management during storms.

Geneva County borders Florida. Dothan in Houston County is the nearest large city. Many residents travel there for shopping and services. Some crimes cross county lines. The sheriff works with nearby agencies when needed.

Note: Without an online roster, phone calls are the best way to check on inmates in Geneva County.

Alabama Booking Records Laws

Alabama law makes jail records public. Code of Alabama Section 36-22-8 requires sheriffs to keep a prisoner record book. This must be open for public viewing.

Section 36-22-13 says viewing is free. No reason is needed. Anyone can see jail logs during office hours. Even without an online roster, Geneva County must allow public access.

The Alabama Open Records Act gives you the right to copies. Put requests in writing. The sheriff must respond timely. Geneva County follows these state laws.

Search Geneva County Records

Use the search tool below to find booking records and inmate info for Geneva County.

Cities in Geneva County

Geneva County has several towns. All city police arrests go to the county jail for booking. No city has its own jail.

Cities include Geneva, Samson, Hartford, Slocomb, and Black. Geneva is the county seat. All arrests in these areas go to the Geneva County Jail.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Geneva County. Check the right county if near a border.